Yonette Walker
Hampton
Summary
Children’s Author • Visual Artist • U.S. Navy (Ret.)
I am a multidisciplinary creative and retired U.S. Navy Chief Logistics Specialist (E7), combining a passion for storytelling and visual art with over 21 years of leadership in global supply chain operations. As an author, I have written and published children's books—Soul Soup Sunday, Daddy’s Saturday, and The Tooth Fairy Went Broke—designed to inspire imagination and convey important life lessons to young readers. As a visual artist, I have showcased original paintings in school exhibitions and a local art gallery, focusing on themes of identity, community, and creativity through various mediums.
Beyond my creative work, I bring over two decades of experience as a senior logistics leader, where I coordinated mission-critical logistics, led supply chain operations, and mentored cross-functional teams across diverse international environments.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Logistics Specialist
Nakupuna-ProLan
05.2023 - Current
- Hours per week: 40 | Supervisor: [Available upon request] | Contact: Yes
- - Conduct data-driven logistics analysis for NAVSUP and Fleet Logistics Center operations.
- - Support complex execution of supply programs and IT-based logistics tools.
- - Lead site visits and audit prep; assess logistics processes for operational improvements.
- - Research and evaluate new logistics technologies for potential integration during audit site visits.
- - Facilitate logistics data access for site inspections and audit closeouts.
- - Liaise with government program managers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure successful execution.
Chief Logistics Specialist (E7)
U.S. Navy
03.2002 - 04.2023
- Hours per week: 50+ | Supervisor: [Available upon request] | Contact: Yes
- - Oversaw global logistics and fleet supply operations for 25,000+ personnel.
- - Managed $18.3M in property and $1.2M+ in procurement annually.
- - Directed warehousing, inventory, HAZMAT handling, and DRMO coordination.
- - Provided logistics support at Navy Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) to optimize aircraft readiness.
- - Administered 44,000+ ARQ accounts; collaborated with Booz Allen and IT to streamline reporting.
- - Led cross-functional teams in HAZMAT compliance, vendor contracting, and mission readiness.
- - Conducted training and policy implementation for aviation and warehouse logistics teams.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Animation & Stop Motion
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA2028
M.S. - Entrepreneurial Management
Stratford University
01.2016
B.A. - Psychology
Ashford University
01.2014
A.A. - General Studies
Florida State College at Jacksonville
01.2012
Skills
- Published author of three children's books: Soul Soup Sunday, Daddy’s Saturday, and The Tooth Fairy Went Broke Focused on creating imaginative narratives and illustrations that engage and entertain children
- Skilled in both written and visual forms of creative expression, with experience in storytelling, character development, and creative writing Also an accomplished painter with a passion for visual storytelling, bringing ideas to life through color, composition, and emotion
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Bell
- Notary Public – Exp. 2026
Timeline
Logistics Specialist
Nakupuna-ProLan
05.2023 - Current
Chief Logistics Specialist (E7)
U.S. Navy
03.2002 - 04.2023
M.S. - Entrepreneurial Management
Stratford University
B.A. - Psychology
Ashford University
A.A. - General Studies
Florida State College at Jacksonville
Bachelor of Arts - 2D Animation & Stop Motion
Academy of Art University
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